Part-time Afternoon Support Teacher Early Childhood Center

Part-time Afternoon Support Teacher for Early Childhood Center

Be among the first 25 applicants. This position is at Solomike Early Childhood Center (SECC) at Temple B’nai Torah, a Jewish, Reggio Emilia inspired school serving students 6 weeks to 6 years of age.

The Afternoon Support Teacher works in partnership with teaching teams to provide consistent, responsive support across classrooms and support enrichment programs and smooth transitions for children. This role helps ensure a warm, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for all children by actively engaging in the daily rhythm of the classroom, fostering meaningful relationships, and supporting the implementation of curriculum. The Afternoon Support Teacher collaborates with teaching teams to uphold the school’s values and create a positive, inclusive classroom community.

Position:
Afternoon Support Teacher (Part‑Time)

Hours:

1:30 pm – 5:30 pm, Monday – Friday

Pay Rate: $23.00 – $26.00 /hr (commensurate with education and experience)

• Support the implementation of curriculum and daily routines that reflect Jewish holidays, traditions, and values.
• Foster an environment that reflects our core Jewish values of B’tzelem Elohim (Created in the Image of the Divine), Kavod (Respect), and Kavanah (Intention).
• Help create meaningful, inclusive experiences that support children’s emerging identities and sense of belonging.
• Maintain reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Maintain confidentiality for all children, families, and colleagues.
• Engage in reflective practice and accept feedback with openness.
• Use time efficiently and responsibly.
• Contribute to a respectful, collaborative workplace culture.
• Attend required staff meetings and school events as outlined in the employment contract, including occasional evening or weekend commitments.
• Be flexible and supportive member of the school community and adapt to changing needs based on program enrollment and scheduling.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with co‑teachers, assistant teachers, and administrators.
• Offer and receive respectful, timely feedback as part of a learning‑centered team.
• Participate actively in staff meetings and professional development.
• Demonstrate responsiveness to direction and guidance from school leadership.
• Stay current with communication tools, including email, Brightwheel, calendars, and school updates.
• Greet families warmly and respectfully; maintain confidentiality in all family interactions.
• Support positive and trusting relationships between families and the classroom teams.
• Demonstrate knowledge of each child and a commitment to supporting their individual development.
• Engage with children through a warm, responsive, and developmentally appropriate approach.
• Support peer relationships and social‑emotional growth through gentle guidance and presence.
• Participate in children’s play as a coach, role model, and active observer.
• Reinforce classroom expectations and help guide problem‑solving and conflict resolution with empathy and respect.
• Redirect behaviors with empathy and understanding, in alignment with classroom norms.
• Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment that nurtures each child’s sense of belonging.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom.
• Support the presentation of materials and classroom aesthetics in alignment with children’s interests and developmental needs.
• Contribute to creating environments that reflect the values, identities, and learning of the children.
• Maintain active supervision of children at all times.
• Adhere to all health and safety protocols, including those in the Emergency Preparedness Handbook.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and safety of all indoor and outdoor learning spaces.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an early childhood or early elementary education setting.
• Demonstrated interest in continued professional growth and learning.
• 12 Early Childhood Education Units.
• Up‑to‑date Mandated Reporter Training Certificate.
• Health screening and TB test.
• Immunization records (MMR, Tdap, and Influenza).
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification.